Dental Officer

NHS Highland Public Dental Service currently has an exciting opportunity for a full time Dental Officer to provide services from the two clinics in the beautiful Lochaber area, Fort William and Mallaig. The Public Dental Service provides care to patient groups who cannot access NHS dentistry via General Dental Practitioners and the post holder will be expected to provide the full range of General Dental Services to these groups including anxious patients, so experience in delivering inhalation sedation is desirable.

Clinical experience of providing treatment to priority group patients and experience of providing routine general dental services is desirable. GDC registration as a dentist and successful listing with the Health Board are essential. The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, while having the ability to deal with difficult situations and challenging patient behaviours in a positive manner will be essential.

The post is eligible for remote and rural allowance. Full or part time hours may be considered.

A driving licence is desirable. Informal enquiries may be made to:
Timothy Cooke, Assistant Clinical Dental Director NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

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Job reference:255270

Salary:

Public Dental Officer – PDS (54,117 - 81,174) Job closing date:26/08/2026

Job Type:Medical and Dental

Location:

Fort William Health Centre

Employment type:

Permanent Hours Per Week:
37.5
Job posted date:29/07/2026

Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland Department:

Dental